Environment

Seasonal Fertilizer Regulations Return

Sarasota County's regulations barring the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus return Wednesday, June 1.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Vacant Venice Acreage Sold for $1.8 Million

Southbridge Investments, LLC recently purchased 2.5 acres that were previously owned by the late writer Walter Farley, author of The Black Stallion.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Development

First Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Residents Move In

Anne and Bob Burke recently became the first residents to move into Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, a 55-and-older community.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Gateway Bank Announces Appointments, Promotions

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida recently announced several new appointments and promotions.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Goodwill Revamps Nokomis Location

Goodwill Manasota recently closed its Nokomis clearance center and reopened it as a full retail store and donation center.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Awards

Sarasota Home Named 'Smart Home of the Year'

The 5,000-square-foot waterfront residence includes a number of automated systems that operate shades, lighting, surveillance and audio.

05/27/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Siesta Key Beach Ranked No. 2 in the Nation

Stephen Leatherman, known as 'Dr. Beach,' recently released his 2016 list of America’s Best Beaches. Siesta Key Beach came in at No. 2 in the new rankings.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

This Week's Big Deals

$5 million for agricultural and residential land in Myakka City and several new leases.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Government

New Fire Station Unveiled Next Week

Sarasota County will host a grand opening celebration for Fire Station No. 14 at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Landscape Architecture Firm Adds New Associate

The Sarasota design firm DWY Landscape Architects recently hired Marc Duff as a landscape associate.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Biz Supports

Sarasota Music Festival Promises to Dazzle and Delight Audiences of All Ages

Pre-professional students and faculty artists from around the world converge on Sarasota for three weeks of coaching, master classes and performances.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Giving

This Week's Good Deeds

Scholarships for aspiring college students, grants for a school library and much more.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Reboots

Gecko’s Group Opens Revamped Venice Restaurant

After a three-week hiatus, Gecko’s Hospitality Group recently reopened Venice's Marker 4 Restaurant as Dockside Waterfront Grill at Marker 4.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Events

Forum on Affordable Housing 'Crisis' Takes Place June 16

The discussion will include Sarasota County's Allen Parsons, Jon Thaxton of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, developer Harvey Vengroff and Rob Young of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Homebuilder Names New Vice President

Lee Wetherington Homes recently hired Jack Williams as the company’s new vice president of construction.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Sarasota Financial Adviser Named to Top 400 List

Morgan Stanley's Aimee Cogan was recently named to the Financial Times’ 2016 list of America’s top 400 financial advisers.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Development

Risdon on 5th Developers Purchase Nearby Rosemary District Building

The Risdon Group recently purchased a nearby building located at 435 Central Ave., Sarasota.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Energy

Solar Company Founder Earns Rare Certification

Bill Johnson of Brilliant Harvest recently earned his certification as a solar photovoltaic installer from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Obama Signs Reauthorization of National Estuary Program

The law allows the EPA to continue working to improve specially designated waters and habitats, including Sarasota Bay.

05/24/2016 Research by staff

Legal

Rick Scott Reappoints Sarasota Attorney to Judicial Nomination Commission

Florida Gov. Rick Scott last month reappointed real estate attorney Nancy Cason to the state's Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

05/24/2016 Research by staff